In recent years, porcelain jewelry has gradually emerged in the fashion industry, as designers increasingly seek to integrate traditional porcelain elements with contemporary aesthetics to create pieces that resonate with younger consumers. From the perspectives of aesthetics, historical preservation, and environmental sustainability, research into porcelain jewelry design has become particularly significant. This study is structured into three main parts. The first part analyzes the current status of the European porcelain jewelry market, investigates consumer psychology, and presents case studies of brands and designers to identify the key challenges hindering the development of porcelain in the jewelry sector, explore potential solutions, and propose design strategies that better align with future consumer demands. The second part examines the fundamental characteristics of ceramic materials, the functions of glaze, common production techniques, and relevant design practices. It also evaluates commonly used sustainable companion materials and assesses their environmental performance when integrated with porcelain. The third part translates the research findings into practical application by proposing a studio-based production framework. This includes the selection of raw materials, glaze development, strategies for recycling and reuse, and detailed forming techniques, while also emphasizing the integration of other eco-conscious materials within the jewelry-making process.
Negli ultimi anni, i gioielli in porcellana sono gradualmente emersi nell’industria della moda, poiché i designer cercano sempre più di integrare elementi tradizionali della porcellana con estetiche contemporanee per creare pezzi che risuonino con i consumatori più giovani. Dal punto di vista estetico, della conservazione storica e della sostenibilità ambientale, la ricerca sul design dei gioielli in porcellana è diventata particolarmente significativa. Questo studio è strutturato in tre parti principali. La prima parte analizza lo stato attuale del mercato europeo dei gioielli in porcellana, indaga la psicologia dei consumatori e presenta casi studio di marchi e designer per identificare le principali sfide che ostacolano lo sviluppo della porcellana nel settore della gioielleria, esplorare potenziali soluzioni e proporre strategie progettuali che rispondano meglio alle future esigenze dei consumatori. La seconda parte esamina le caratteristiche fondamentali dei materiali ceramici, le funzioni degli smalti, le tecniche produttive più comuni e le pratiche di design pertinenti. Valuta inoltre i materiali sostenibili più utilizzati in combinazione con la porcellana e ne analizza le prestazioni ambientali. La terza parte traduce i risultati della ricerca in applicazioni pratiche, proponendo un modello di produzione basato sul lavoro in studio. Questo include la selezione delle materie prime, lo sviluppo degli smalti, strategie di riciclo e riutilizzo e tecniche di formatura dettagliate, ponendo al contempo enfasi sull’integrazione di altri materiali ecosostenibili nel processo di creazione dei gioielli.
From tradition to modernity: exploring porcelain jewelry design in the european market to guide emerging brands in porcelain-based product development
Wang, Junying
2024/2025
Abstract
In recent years, porcelain jewelry has gradually emerged in the fashion industry, as designers increasingly seek to integrate traditional porcelain elements with contemporary aesthetics to create pieces that resonate with younger consumers. From the perspectives of aesthetics, historical preservation, and environmental sustainability, research into porcelain jewelry design has become particularly significant. This study is structured into three main parts. The first part analyzes the current status of the European porcelain jewelry market, investigates consumer psychology, and presents case studies of brands and designers to identify the key challenges hindering the development of porcelain in the jewelry sector, explore potential solutions, and propose design strategies that better align with future consumer demands. The second part examines the fundamental characteristics of ceramic materials, the functions of glaze, common production techniques, and relevant design practices. It also evaluates commonly used sustainable companion materials and assesses their environmental performance when integrated with porcelain. The third part translates the research findings into practical application by proposing a studio-based production framework. This includes the selection of raw materials, glaze development, strategies for recycling and reuse, and detailed forming techniques, while also emphasizing the integration of other eco-conscious materials within the jewelry-making process.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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